Percival vs Dan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percival

Boy #1,765 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pierce the valley"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Percival Rank #1,765

Dan Rank #1,931

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Percival or Dan more popular?

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Percival and Dan mean?

Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Percival and Dan boy or girl names?

Percival is primarily a boy name. Dan is primarily a boy name.